Cavan
- Pronunciation
- [Ca-van]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From Cavan
- Origin
- Irish
Cavan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,681 baby boys have been named Cavan. The name peaked in 2008 with 77 US births that year (rank #1877). In 2024, ranked #4202 nationally — 2,325 places below its 2008 peak.
Top States for Cavan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cavan births are: California (87), Texas (79), New York (44).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Cavan
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5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cavan's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Cavan
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavan | Handsome | Male | Irish |
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Compare Cavan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cavan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).